Here’s a map showing the average unemployment rate over the last year by U.S. county. Things are back to normal along a swath through the middle of the country, but still fairly bleak elsewhere, particularly for example here in California. Source: BLS Calculated Risk also prepared this interesting graphic comparing current unemployment rates by state [...]

The geopolitical tension caused by Greece provides opportunities for bargains, while the Pacific Basin -- which is currently importing, not exporting, commodities such as oil -- is hot for investment opportunities. Continue…